Round Tower Lodge, Grade II listed tower in Sandiway, England.
The Round Tower Lodge is a red sandstone structure with a circular form, Gothic-style entrance arch, and crenellated parapet situated on the A556 road central reservation. The building stands completely isolated, surrounded on all sides by traffic lanes.
The building was constructed around 1900 and served as a gate lodge for Vale Royal Abbey, marking the entrance to New Park along the Chester to Manchester route. Road expansion in the 1930s permanently changed its original surroundings.
The tower displays early 20th-century architectural features with its Gothic elements, showing the craftsmanship of regional builders through detailed stonework and oak doors.
The building underwent complete reconstruction in 2015 following vehicle damage in 2013, using the same materials as originally employed. Since it sits in the middle of the road, visiting requires careful observation from a vehicle or nearby vantage point.
The lodge was fully reconstructed in 2015 and restored with its original red sandstone facade following its isolation on the busy road. This careful restoration preserved it for the future despite its remarkably impractical setting.
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